A) What distinguishes a scientific hypothesis from a scientific theory? (1 point)

Question

A theory can be proven as true, while a hypothesis cannot.
A hypothesis has more scientific backing than a theory.
A hypothesis is often untested, while a theory has been extensively tested.
A hypothesis is used only in testable fields of science, while a theory is used in all fields of
science.

Answer 1

The correct distinction is: A hypothesis is often untested, while a theory has been extensively tested.

A scientific hypothesis is a proposed explanation or prediction that can be tested through experimentation and observation. In contrast, a scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence and has withstood repeated testing and scrutiny.